Use Celery Seed

Celery seed is a spice that isn't always featured in the herb and spice rack but if you have some, it can make an excellent addition to a number of dishes.

Steps

  1. Be aware that celery seed has a very strong taste. Treat it like highly concentrated celery.
  2. Use celery seeds in vegetable dishes and Sauces. Give these dishes a touch of celery flavor with the addition of a few seeds.
  3. Use celery seed in Pickles, mustard, and Chutney. Toss in a few seeds when preparing the pickles or chutney.
  4. Use celery seed on Make a Quick Homemade Bread or bread rolls. Use it to both decorate and flavor the bread.
  5. Add to soups and stews. The celery seed will give an oomph of celery flavor. Try them sprinkled over thick soup such as Make Fish Chowder.
  6. Add to fish dishes. For strong flavored fish, celery seeds can make an interesting, tasty addition to the marinade or poaching sauce.
  7. Make celery seed tea. A tea can be made from celery seeds as follows:[1]
    • Pour one cup of boiling water of one teaspoon (1-3g) of freshly crushed celery seeds.
    • Steep for 10-20 minutes.
    • Strain and drink.
  8. Sprinkle over sandwich fillings. This adds a strong flavor to the sandwich filling.

Tips

  • Ground celery seed is the main component of celery salt.
  • You can find celery seeds in most stores that stock herbs and spices. They can also be ordered online; just make sure you're ordering food-grade celery seeds and not ones intended for growing celery.
  • Cuisines known for using celery seed include French and Cajun cooking.[2]
  • Celery seeds come from a plant that is closely related to celery.[2]
  • Filled with flavonoids, coumarins, and linoleic acid, celery seeds are a source of nutritional benefits.[1]
  • Celery seeds have medicinal properties too. As a diuretic, the seeds can help to increase urination. The seeds have also been used over the centuries to treat anxiety, inflammation, and joint pain, although no scientific studies have backed this use so far.[1]
  • Celery seeds have been shown to act as a mosquito repellent.[1]

Warnings

  • If you are pregnant, do not use celery seeds, as they can lead to uterine bleeding and muscle contractions, which can lead to miscarriage.[1]

Things You'll Need

  • Celery seeds
  • Other ingredients as listed

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/celery-seed-000231.htm
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-celery-seed.htm

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